First World War Centenary, 2014-18

Between 2014 to 2018 we will be delivering and supporting a range of projects which help people to understand the impact of the First World War on Croydon and commemorate and remember the lives of those who lived, fought and died in this global conflict.

1914 - 2014 projects

Photographs of the Herbert brothers from the Croydon Roll of Honour.

Follow us on Twitter @MuseumofCroydon to see what happened in Croydon during the war years through contemporary newspaper reports and personal correspondence. We will also particularly remember the sacrifice of Croydon residents whose names are recorded in 'The Croydon Roll of Honour' on the 100th anniversary of their death.

In 2014, we have introduced a new object and document handling session, which has been developed to support teaching and learning about the First World War in local schools and community groups. For more details please see our Services for Schools page.

Throughout the commemorative period, we will be supporting numerous community led projects. In 2014, we are supporting the London Mozart Players' Hidden Croydon project which will lead to an exhibition to accompany their performance of 'For An Unknown Soldier' at Fairfield Halls in November 2014.

If you want to find out more about the impact of the First World War on Croydon, or are planning a First World War commemorative event in Croydon, please visit the Museum of Croydon Research Room at Croydon Clocktower, where you will find a range of resources to support you.